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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.79, 1,757.88 and 478.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.79, 1,757.88 and 478.83 is: 718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.79 : 1,757.88 = 478.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.79/1,757.88 = 478.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.79x = 1,757.88 × 478.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.79x = 841,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,725.68/1,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.32

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